The article presented an overview of literary sources, which include a description of various surgical techniques for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in different historical periods. The assessment of the disadvantages and advantages of various surgical methods for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia has been made. Modification and improvement of surgical interventions, changes in methods and approaches to surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia made the surgeon’s work more accessible and of high quality. The development of surgical methods of treatment has made it possible to increase the efficiency of surgical interventions, which, in turn, has a positive effect on the quality of life of urological patients.